Got mine today and snuck in 2 fights before I caught a crosswind on landing. Let's just say I'm less than thrilled with it's durability... Out of the box the stabs were misaligned but somehow it still flew just fine. The retaining "pins" that slide into the wings and receive the screw did not fit in without some cleaning up of the receiver holes. A little better QC and a little less glue could have saved me a little frustration in the long run.

Besides the initial buy-in, I'll be in it another $45 in parts. For what they charged they could have used their Z-foam instead of the styrofoam crap that compresses and crumbles... Did it fly nice, sure. Like others posted the recommended battery (even pushed all the way back) gave the plane a nose heavy feel. Balance was spot on, but just felt heavy. Perhaps when I get some replacements parts I'll try a 3s 350 and 3s 370 I have around from my crack yaks. But for now, I'll be gritting my teeth in anticipation of my spares...

Got mine today and snuck in 2 fights before I caught a crosswind on landing. Let's just say I'm less than thrilled with it's durability... Out of the box the stabs were misaligned but somehow it still flew just fine. The retaining "pins" that slide into the wings and receive the screw did not fit in without some cleaning up of the receiver holes. A little better QC and a little less glue could have saved me a little frustration in the long run.

Besides the initial buy-in, I'll be in it another $45 in parts. For what they charged they could have used their Z-foam instead of the styrofoam crap that compresses and crumbles... Did it fly nice, sure. Like others posted the recommended battery (even pushed all the way back) gave the plane a nose heavy feel. Balance was spot on, but just felt heavy. Perhaps when I get some replacements parts I'll try a 3s 350 and 3s 370 I have around from my crack yaks. But for now, I'll be gritting my teeth in anticipation of my spares...

Clipped a stab that started a minor cartwheel. Beside the stab that had torn off, the left aileron had splintered off an inch that turned into cheapy styrofoam snow pebbles. Spinner and prop, as well as a chewed up cowl.

Maiden

..maidened mine in foggy weather conditions but first of all I have to say:
AWESOME !!! this plane goes like hell !
Horizontal speed is enough and could be slower, vertical is not enough- also it sounds that the stock prop can't handle over 70% power (weak stock prop)- I need a GWS 7x3,5 HD which is already ordered.
I did two short flights with a 500mAh lipo (52g) and TX setup with full 100% throws but Expo values Aile60%,Elev40%,Rudder25% with my DX8.
Feels good in the air but I have to adjust my setting the next flights.
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Very nice and awesome plane-I hope HH will improve the QC and find better foam and comes with some new planes in this dimensions next- AS3X would be great here too but not a "must have".
I'm happy

What i would like to see next is a beast 3d in this scale! Well doesn't need to be a beast, any kind of pitts bipe with a nice colour scheme.
That would make my day.
Anyone else with me on this one?
Cheers

Started building my Edge 540 "travel container". It's taking longer than I expected but in the end should be well worth it. The foam on this plane is so easy to ding and taking it apart to transport just isn't an option for me. The finished box will fit on the back seat of the truck (barely) and should keep the plane protected. I'll post up some pics when I get it finished up.

HD are designed to be spinned a lot faster. They are a bit like the APC or Graupner. Very thick and rigid propellers near the center, with a sligtly different tip than the DD, allowing for highter tip speed.

Since the 540QQ has a 1800Kv motor, the DD is perfectly fine unless you want to run it on 6S

What i would like to see next is a beast 3d in this scale! Well doesn't need to be a beast, any kind of pitts bipe with a nice colour scheme.
That would make my day.
Anyone else with me on this one?
Cheers

That would be killer but e flite doesnt have a good rep for bipes there last one i know about had mayjor wing failure it was a balsa one however. I like smaller planes since selling my gas hog suv n buying a mustang that wont hardly fit anything my 42" aj slick barley would fit a bipe that size no way

That would be killer but e flite doesnt have a good rep for bipes there last one i know about had mayjor wing failure it was a balsa one however. I like smaller planes since selling my gas hog suv n buying a mustang that wont hardly fit anything my 42" aj slick barley would fit a bipe that size no way

Should've bought a Prius as long as getting rid of a "gas hog" drove your car change. That, and I can fit my fully assembled Slick 51 in the back.

I know, I know... Prius... Mustang... tough choice. So... did you get the new 660hp Mustang? Hmmmm?